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Driving
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to AUTO position while the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once
to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in AUTO mode, the
wipers will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or -22°F
(-30°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpect edly if the sensor is touched or the
windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or
anything else do not become ca ught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm.
The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted
metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static
electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can
cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to
come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel syst em components or the vehicle’s painted
surface.
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2654-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain
a set speed without controlling the vehi cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode does not func-
tion correctly due to dirt etc.
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
Switch to constant speed control
mode.
(Push the lever forward and hold for approximately 1 second.)
Cruise control indicator will come on.
When in constant speed control mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, push the lever forward again and hold for approximately 1 second.
After the desired speed has been set, it is not possible to return to vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode.
If the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off and then turned
to IGNITION ON mode again, the vehicle will automatically return to
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode.
Adjusting the speed setting: P. 2 5 5
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: P. 2 5 5
Selecting conventional constant speed control mode
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■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●Front center sensors:
• The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
●Front corner sensors:
• The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h). (At any speed when the shift lever is in R)
●Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
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Lexus parking assist monitor
The rear view image is displayed
when the shift position is in R and
the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
The parking assist monitor system will
be deactivated when the shift position
is in any position other than R.
: If equipped
The parking assist monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of
the view behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while park-
ing.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and
may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the screen.
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Driving
■Screen display
The parking assist monitor screen
will be displayed if the shift posi-
tion is shifted to R while the
“START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.Intuitive parking assist display
(if equipped)
If an obstacle is detected while the intuitive parking assist is on, a display is
shown in the top right corner of the screen.
■Using the system
Use any of the following modes.
●Estimated course line display mode ( P. 2 9 8 )
Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the
steering wheel.
Using the Lexus parking assist monitor
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5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
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Lexus Display Audio system
Connecting a Bluetooth® audio player
When the portable audio player is in standby for a connection, it will be
automatically connected whenev er the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is in either AC CESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth
® audio sys-
tem.
Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button “Setup” “Bluetooth*”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect All” or “Connect as an Audio player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
( P. 4 0 8 )
*: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
There are 2 portable audio player connection settings available: con-
necting from the vehicle and connecting from the portable player.
Connecting method is set to “Vehicle”
Connecting method is set to “Device”
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5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® phone
When you register a phone, auto connection will be activated. Always set
it to this mode and leave the Bluetooth
® phone in a place where a con-
nection can be established.
When the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system will search for
a nearby cellular phone you have registered.
Next, the system automatically connect s with the most recent phone that
was connected. The connected result is displayed.
When auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth
* Power” is turned off, you
must connect the Bluetooth
® device manually.
Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button “Setup” “Bluetooth*”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect All”, “Connect as a Phone” or “Connect as an Audio
player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
( P. 4 0 8 )
*: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
There are two connecting methods available: automatic and manual.
Auto connection
Manual connection
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